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Yerevan is the capital of Armenia. Earlier the city was called Erivan. Its history begins in 782 BC. Yerevan is 30 years older than Rome! The city acquired its present appearance after a large-scale reconstruction in the 20s.
Attractions in Yerevan
Yerevan is a green city with many trees, squares and parks. For example, the English Park was founded back in 1860. It is also worth taking a walk in Lovers’ Park and visiting Victory Park.
Most of Yerevan’s attractions are located in the city center. This is Republic Square with beautiful fountains and the Government House. Freedom Square with the magnificent building of the Opera and Ballet Theater.
Republic Square with fountains and the Government House
The famous “Big Cascade” complex is also located nearby. From its observation platforms, you can see the stunningly beautiful Mount Ararat. That’s just, it is located in Turkey. Walking through the Botanical Garden and the Zoo will be fascinating.
museums
There are more than 30 museums in Yevan. The most famous are:
- Matenadaran. This is a museum of ancient manuscripts, which is one of the largest repositories of manuscripts;
Erebuni, in it you can see cuneiform clay tablets of the 8th century BC;
- Museum of the History of Armenia;
- lovers of painting, most likely, will be interested in the richest collection of Russian, Armenian and European paintings collected in the National Gallery.
Institute of Ancient Manuscripts Matenadaran. Founded in 1920
Temples and cathedrals
Armenia was the first in the world to declare Christianity the state religion. The main Armenian cathedral is Echmiadzin. It contains a particle of Noah’s Ark and Geghard is the spear that pierced the crucified Christ.
The largest temple in Armenia is the Cathedral of St. Gregory the Illuminator. Built recently, in 2001.
Cathedral of St. Gregory the Illuminator. The area of the complex is 3822 sq.m.
The most ancient temples are the Church of the Holy Mother of God, erected in 1264 and St. Zoravor (built in 1693). For Muslims, the main place in Yerevan is the Blue Mosque. Built in 1766, reconstructed in the 90s of the 20th century.
Yerevan. Blue Mosque. The whole complex covers an area of 7 sq. M.
The Tsitsernakaberd memorial complex is especially revered by the Armenians. It is dedicated to the victims of the 1915 genocide.
What to bring as a gift?
Souvenirs, national musical instruments, dishes and much more can be bought at the Yerevan Vernissage (a large open-air market).
- boxes, backgammon, figurines (wood carving);
- silver jewelry;
- ceramics;
- Armenian handmade carpets;
- textile souvenirs in ethnic style;
- braided bracelets with stones;
- beautiful copper turks of different sizes for brewing coffee;
- Armenian brandy “Ararat”, “Shustov”, “Noy”;
- wines of “Areni”, “Khoran” brands;
- homemade cheese;
- basturma, sujuk;
- dried fruits;
- paste;
- pahlava;
- alani (dried peaches).
For connoisseurs of Armenian brandy, excursions to factories producing popular brandy are organized. Of course, you can try and purchase it. Many cafes and restaurants offer to taste the national cuisine.
In recent years, Yerevan has been focused on the development of the tourism business. New hotels have been built, historical monuments are put in order, interesting excursions are held.
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